System for fire extinguishing

Abstract

There is provided an automated fire extinguishing system having a fire extinguisher for extinguishing a fire, the fire extinguisher including fire extinguishing media for extinguishing the fire, an alarm, a heat sensor for sensing heat, whereby when the heat reaches a preset temperature, the heat sensor activates the fire extinguishing system and the alarm, and at least one spray wand fluidly connected to said fire extinguisher, whereby the spray wand delivers the fire extinguishing media to an area in need of same.

Description

CROSS-RELATED REFERENCE SECTION[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 288,953, filed May 4, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference.[0002] 1. Technical Field[0003] The present invention relates to a system for extinguishing fires. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system for extinguishing fires that includes a heat sensing device for sensing the fire.[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art[0005] The use of automatically activated fire extinguishing devices is well noted in the prior art. In the event of a cooking fire, such devices release a compound onto the stove surface, thereby extinguishing the fire. Typically, these automatic fire-extinguishing devices are contained in the range hood of the stove exposing unsightly and bulky cable, which accumulate grease over a period of time. Additionally, such devices have been found to be unreliable, falsely activating up...

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Problems solved by technology

Typically, these automatic fire-extinguishing devices are contained in the range hood of the stove exposing unsightly and bulky cable, which accumulate grease over a period of time.

Additionally, such devices have been found to be unreliable, falsely activating upon sensing heat without fire.

Many of these devices also require on-site installation time, as well as complex automatic shut-off of electricity or gas to the stove requiring professional electrician installation, thereby adding to the stove's expense.

Yet another disadvantage to the prior art devices includes an unsightly trigger mechanism that must be positioned for sensing heat from the stove.

Though efficient, this device does not effectively utilize the spring, in that the spring reaches maximum velocity prior to fully dispensing the fluid.

A minimal amount of pressure is used and consequently, may not be adequate for dispensing the fire retardant media effectivity.

In addition, Mikulec's fusible link system is complex in nature, and thus innately provides for a system that is not as economical if the design was more compact and included fewer components.

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